Primary Care Administrator

The Primary Care Services Directorate is looking for a number of dynamic and highly motivated administrators to join the admin teams to support the day to day running of the RWT PCN practices.

The post holder(s) must be flexible, a good team player with a positive attitude, have an empathetic manner, excellent communication skills, organisational aptitude, ability to work under pressure and a good understanding of basic IT packages. Attention to detail is expected at all times. Previous reception experience/office based role is essential. The post holder(s) may at times be required to work at different sites to meet the demands of the service.

In return, the Trust is committed to personal and professional development; the successful applicant(s) will receive support and training to deliver the requirements of the role, to achieve their full potential and to become a key member of the team.

Offer general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision of administrative support to clinical staff and other members of the Practice team.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

To provide a comprehensive reception and administrative support to the practice e.g., specific responsibilities within the practice clinical systems and some personnel administration.

To enthusiastically support the Practice team in developing systems of improvement and new innovations.

• GCSE or equivalent grade C or above in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration Qualification or relevant experience

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Customer Care Experience
• EMIS Experience

• Evidence of excellent communications skills both verbally and written demonstrated with people at all levels and in all circumstances

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.